The Niagara Purple Eagles (7-20, 4-13 MAAC) aim to break a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Rider Broncs (3-23, 2-15 MAAC) on February 22, 2026.
Niagara dropped its previous game to Mount St. Mary’s, 76-63, on Friday. Josiah Sabino led the way with 14 points, and also had eight rebounds and zero assists. On Friday, in its most recent game, Rider fell to Canisius 72-66. With 22 points, Aasim Burton was its high scorer.
When is Niagara vs. Rider and when does it start?
This contest between the Purple Eagles and Broncs is set to start on Sunday, February 22, 2026. You can expect the opening tip at 12 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Niagara vs. Rider
The Purple Eagles and Broncs will take to the floor at Alumni Gymnasium for this matchup on Feb. 22, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Niagara Stats, Odds & Insights
Niagara has a -211 scoring differential, falling short by 7.8 points per game. It is putting up 63.3 points per game to rank 361st in college basketball and is allowing 71.1 per outing to rank 103rd in college basketball.
The Purple Eagles are averaging 63.3 points, 13.1 fewer than the Broncs give up.
Niagara hits 7.1 three-pointers per game (254th in college basketball) at a 33.1% rate (241st in college basketball), compared to the 7.7 its opponents make while shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc.
The Purple Eagles are putting up 67.4 points per game when playing at home. On the road, they are averaging 59.9 points per contest.
In its last 10 games, Niagara has been putting up 63.6 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 63.3 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
Rider Stats, Odds & Insights
Rider is being outscored by 12.8 points per game, with a -332 scoring differential overall. It puts up 63.6 points per game (359th in college basketball), and gives up 76.4 per outing (245th in college basketball).
The Broncs post 7.5 fewer points per game (63.6) than the Purple Eagles concede (71.1).
Rider makes 4.4 three-pointers per game (365th in college basketball), 4.3 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 27.9% from deep (364th in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 36.9%.
In 2025-26 the Broncs are averaging 2.6 more points per game at home (65.0) than on the road (62.4).
Rider has played better offensively over its past 10 games, scoring 67.0 points per contest, 3.4 more than its season average of 63.6.
Purple Eagles Key Players to Watch
Purple Eagles Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Justin Page 21 12.1 2.1 2.5 0.7 0.2 1.3 Justin Hawkins 27 8.1 3.3 2.2 0.7 0.3 0.5 Trenton Walters 22 8.0 1.6 2.7 0.8 0.0 1.3 Vice Zanki 26 7.6 2.2 0.7 0.5 0.3 1.3 Josiah Sabino 25 7.1 4.7 0.9 0.8 0.5 0.4Broncs Key Players to Watch
Broncs Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Aasim Burton 26 14.8 2.9 2.8 1.2 0.2 1.5 Zion Cruz 24 13.6 3.1 2.0 0.8 0.2 1.5 Caleb Smith 26 7.1 7.1 1.5 0.9 0.2 0.2 Shemani Fuller 26 6.6 6.0 0.8 0.3 1.0 0.0 Davis Bynum 25 6.0 3.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.1And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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